Geothermal Research: Utah FORGE has started a four-month extended circulation test at its Milford field lab to study long-term enhanced geothermal system performance, including thermal decline and water treatment needs. Quantum Networking: Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory achieved a major step toward a quantum internet by transmitting quantum information through open air across 13 miles. Higher-Education Policy: Bangladesh’s education leaders discussed plans for a postgraduate university and a new Higher Education Academy for faculty training, aiming to boost research capacity and teaching quality. Student Access & Quality: Tanzania’s universities are under pressure to strengthen internal quality assurance as online learning expands quickly, raising concerns about integrity and degree recognition. Campus Life & Outcomes: Detroit Public Schools is expanding a “Perfect Attendance Pays” incentive after reporting reduced chronic absenteeism. Research & Learning in Schools: India’s Science City ran a space skills workshop for government school students, including a hands-on hydro rocket launch. Education Security: Chhattisgarh police arrested a professor and students over an IGKV entomology question paper leak, alleging an endoscopic camera was used to capture questions.